Little Wheel Spin and Spin
Buffy Sainte-Marie · 1966
40 min · 12 tracks · country · electronic · folk
A poignant blend of folk and rock with haunting melodies and socially conscious lyrics that resonate deeply.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its bold political themes, especially the track 'My Country ’Tis of Thy People You’re Dying,' which critiques the treatment of Native Americans. It helped establish Sainte-Marie as a key figure in both the folk genre and the broader counterculture movement of the 1960s, influencing generations of musicians who followed her.
- Best for
- haunting melodies with emotional weight wave-like pacing that captivates attention thought-provoking themes for deep reflection
- Context
- Released in 1966, 'Little Wheel Spin and Spin' was Buffy Sainte-Marie's second studio album, following her self-titled debut. At this point in her career, she was emerging as a powerful voice in the folk music scene, known for her incisive commentary on social issues, particularly those affecting Indigenous peoples.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cher· Elvis Presley· Neil Young· Bob Dylan· Cyndi Lauper· Willie Nelson· Bruce Springsteen· Prince
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Wheel Spin and Spin Standout 2:29
- 2 House Carpenter Standout 3:46
- 3 Waly, Waly 3:50
- 4 Rolling Log Blues 3:32
- 5 My Country ’Tis of Thy People You’re Dying Standout 6:48
- 6 Men of the Fields 2:02
- 7 Timeless Love 2:46
- 8 Sir Patrick Spens 5:14
- 9 Poor Man’s Daughter 2:57
- 10 Lady Margaret 1:42
- 11 Sometimes When I Get to Thinkin’ 3:37
- 12 Winter Boy 2:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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